Travel Planning

Heygo drives virtual travel forward with $20M investment
News / Online
Heygo drives virtual travel forward with $20M investment
By Linda Fox | February 15, 2022
Heygo enables users to travel from home regardless of physical, financial and environmental challenges Read More
Cogo acquires eScoot in mobility aggregator consolidation
News / Startups
Cogo acquires eScoot in mobility aggregator consolidation
By Linda Fox | February 14, 2022
Cogo and eScoot help users find and book electric scooters, bikes, cars and mopeds in cities across Europe. Read More
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Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: Lightly helps travel brands accommodate families
By Mitra Sorrells | February 14, 2022
Created by a mother who experienced frustration when traveling with her baby, Lightly provides essential products such as diapers, crib sheets and swaddle blankets for hotels and other travel companies. Read More
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News / Online
Expedia Group closes 2021 with record Q4 profitability
By Mitra Sorrells | February 11, 2022
Expedia Group CEO Peter Kern expresses optimism about 2022, calling it a year for innovation and delivery for the company. Read More
Trivago eyes growth through tech innovation and broadening products
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Trivago eyes growth through tech innovation and broadening products
By Linda Fox | February 9, 2022
The metasearch giant sees travel demand coming back in the spring and expects a less volatile recovery during 2022. Read More
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News / Technology
Viselio snapped up by CIBT to improve visa process
By Linda Fox | February 9, 2022
Switzerland-based Viselio provides a simplified visa application process via its software. Read More
Acamp attracts €2.5M, pegs Norway for campsite platform expansion
News / Startups
Acamp attracts €2.5M, pegs Norway for campsite platform expansion
By Linda Fox | February 8, 2022
Acamp launched in 2020 and connects campers to private landowners and companies that want to rent out their land. Read More
TripActions moves deeper into Europe with Comtravo acquisition
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TripActions moves deeper into Europe with Comtravo acquisition
By Jill Menze | February 8, 2022
Including the Comtravo acquisition, TripActions has invested more than $400 million in Europe and the U.K. over the past year. Read More
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Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: Travogram lets travelers book, share and monetize trips
By Mitra Sorrells | February 4, 2022
Travogram provides itineraries and tips from travelers that are linked with booking options. Read More
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News / Technology
Cruise attracts additional investment of $1.35B from SoftBank
By Linda Fox | February 3, 2022
SoftBank originally invested $900 million in the General Motors’-owned autonomous driving unit in 2018. Read More
Is TikTok part of travel's recovery toolbox?
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Is TikTok part of travel's recovery toolbox?
By Linda Fox | February 2, 2022
Travel companies are waking up to TikTok's potential to raise brand awareness and drive transactions. Read More
European travelers plan to spend significantly more in 2022
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European travelers plan to spend significantly more in 2022
By Jill Menze | February 2, 2022
According to a new report, European travelers plan to spend 39% more on travel in 2022 and are actively planning and booking. Read More
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Opinion / Online
How “always on” strategies enable travel marketers to beat seasonality blues
By Noreen Henry - Sojern | January 31, 2022
An always on strategy helps travel marketers capture traveler interest and drive bookings any time of year. Read More
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News / Distribution
Hopper adds rentals with launch of Hopper Homes
By Mitra Sorrells | January 27, 2022
Hopper Homes is now live on iOS with more than two million global properties that can be booked instantly in the app.   Read More
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News / Startups
May Mobility raises $83M for autonomous driving tech
By Linda Fox | January 27, 2022
The company says the financing will go toward international expansion, technology development and recruitment in engineering Read More
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